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POHNPEI

This is the largest island in the on the tidal flats of the eastern part of Pohnpeian is the native language,
Eastern Caroline Group and the Pohnpei. however, both English and Pohnpeian
capital of the FSM. There are approximately 100 artificial are used in business.
islets constructed of basalt logs of Archaeologists and engineers are
It fits the typical South Sea island
image with lush vegetation, abundant various sizes up to 70 tons each, attempting to discover more about the
rainfall and tumbling waterfalls. making Nan Madol the largest and one race which constructed the island city
Unlike other Micronesian islands it of the most mysterious archaeological of Nan Madol. The stone fortress was
has tropical jungles, mist-covered sites in the Pacific. built on a reef south-east of Temwen
mountains, one of the healthiest The first European to visit the island Island by the rulers of Pohnpei around
mangrove swamps and exotic group was Spaniard Diego de Rocha 500 AD until it was taken over by
flora in the Pacific. Situated in in 1526. The islands were originally Isokelekel, the warrior who installed
the northwestern Pacific, it is 880 called the New Philippines until the present traditional system in the
metres high, 21 kilometres wide and 1696 when they were renamed the 1520s.
shaped somewhat like a circular tent. Caroline Islands. Occupied by Spain, Nan Madol is reached by boat from
Also known as the garden island of Germany, Japan and the USA, Pohnpei the main town of Kolonia about
Micronesia, its boldest landmarks are experienced 100 years of foreign 45 minutes away. It’s a full day boat
Sokehs Rock and Nan Madol. Nan rule because it proved to be an ideal tour which includes a visit to the
Madol is an ancient stone city built supply stop for the Pacific expeditions. spectacular Keprohi Waterfall and

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